Sunday September 15
National Back to Church Sunday
A growing national movement is inviting all of America to come to church on Sunday, September 15, for National Back to Church Sunday®. For more info., visit web site: http://www.backtochurch.com.

Wednesday September 25: 7:00AM
See You At The Pole
Meet at your school flag pole for prayer (to confirm time, contact your youth pastor). More info at: http://syatp.com

Thursday September 26: 12:00PM
Prayer Vigil For Pastor Saeed Abedini
at State Capitol Buildings (USA) and government buildings across the world. Sept 26 marks one year since Pastor Saeed Abedini has been imprisoned in the notorious Evin prison inside of Iran because of his Christian Faith. Gather with us as we join together across the world to pray for the release of pastor Saeed. For more details visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/175041912674569 or the web site: http://savesaeed.orgSouthwest Idaho Events - To submit your Christian event or resource, click here.

JANUARY 2013

Saturday January 19: 1:00 p.m.March for Life
at Julia Davis Park (Rally to follow at the Idaho State Capitol).Come march with us and take a stand for life! Promoted by Right to Life of Idaho. Phone: (208) 869-3335, Web site: www.rtli.org.

Saturday May 4, 2013
Start: 8:30 (AM)
End: 4:15 (PM)
Men's Ministry Catalyst is pleased to announce that the Iron Sharpens Iron National Men's Conference is coming to the Boise area! Iron Sharpens Iron is a first class, one day equipping conference designed to bring a host of individual ministries to your region with powerful resources to assist, encourage, and challenge men to grow deeper in their walk with Jesus Christ. Along with two great keynote speakers, 16 seminar topics are offered in a uniquely designed format specifically for men. These seminars will have a focus on giving men concrete, practical steps to following Christ more closely in all aspects of life. When combined with powerful keynotes, masculine worship, and resources and exhibits that are hallmarks of every ISI event, men will walk away impacted and ready to make a difference for the Kingdom of God.
Location: United States
Contact:
Men's Ministry Catalyst
8669827458contact@mensministrycatalyst.orghttp://www.mensministrycatalyst.org/iron-sharpens-iron-boise-idaho-2013/

Saturday May 4: 6:00PM
Collingsworth Family
Nampa First Church of the Nazarene, Nampa, ID. For more info call: 208-466-3549.

JUNE 2013

Thursday June 20: 7:00PM
The Hoppers
Location: Nampa First Church of the Nazarene, Nampa, ID.
For more info call: 208-466-3549.

Wednesday July 3
The 2013 GOD and Country Festival
(the 150th anniversary of Idaho becoming a territory of the United States).
Location: The Idaho Center, Nampa, Idaho
Admission FREE event including a great Fire works display at close of event.
Parking Note: The Idaho Center now charges $5 per car so they can provide better traffic direction at time of exit and make needed improvements to the parking lot. Feel free to carpool, and we look forward to a faster exit process! For more information, visit the web site: http://www.godandcountryfestival.com.

Saturday July 13, 2013
Start: 9:00AM End: 4:00PM
Event name: Inspire Conference
Description: Steve and Teri Maxwell's INSPIRE! conference is coming to the Boise, Idaho area, July 12-13th. This veteran homeschool family (of Titus2.com) encourages and challenges in the areas of time management, a dad's leadership, keeping children's hearts, brothers and sisters getting along, raising children to be courtship-minded, and more. Their six unmarried children travel with them, giving dynamic sessions for young people. Join them for this inspiring weekend for the entire family filled with practical encouragement in the Lord Jesus! See http://www.titus2.com/inspire-conference/boise-id.html for full conference details.
Location: Eagle Church of the Nazarene, 1001 West State Street, Eagle, ID 83616-4809
Contact:
Sarah Maxwell
913-909-9776
maxwellconferences@gmail.com
http://www.titus2.com/inspire-conference/boise-id.html

Monday July 15-Friday July 19: 9:00am till noon
Vacation Bible School
Grades K through 6
Through every twist, turn, and dive, Colossal Coaster World will challenge kids to face their fears and trust God. With excitement around every curve, kids learn that God has given them a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment. This VBS is the ultimate ride. Register today at the following web site: tccboise.org.
Location:
Trinity Community Church
1765 E Bergeson St
Boise, Idaho 83706
208-381-0383

Wednesday July 24: 9:00AM-9:30PM
Event name: Idaho AIM Convention 2013
Description: The Idaho AIM Convention (Auxiliaries In Ministry)is a Family Convention that is full with workshop training for adults, children and teenagers. This event is designed to encourage our family along with providing training for church leaders specializing in Christian Education, Missions, Evangelism, Music and Youth Ministries. Features: Daily workshops, evening services, The Gathering Place Friday (concert) giving out school supplies - first come first serve - all are welcome to attend - July 24th - July28th
Location: The Church of the Nazarene - 1900 Grandview Drive Idaho Falls Idaho 83402
Contact:
Donovan Stokes
719-205-3750
donovan.stokes@gmail.com
Idaho AIM Facebook Page

Saturday September 21: 3:00PM-8:00PM
Fall to Worship
Description: Fall To Worship is a free, God-centered, worship event intended to bring believers together, and also to reach out through music and fellowship to those who don't know our Lord. Five hours of back-to-back FREE MUSIC, FREE FOOD, FREE FUN, and MORE.
Fall to Worship is presented by Re/Max Executives, Tamarack Grove Engineering, and 89.5 KTSY!
Location: Lakeview Park Amphitheater, Nampa
Contact:Jon Goranson, 208-941-4611
info@falltoworship.com
http://www.falltoworship.com

Wednesday September 21: 8:30AM-3:30PM
World Missions Awareness 2013
Where? Mission Aviation Fellowship at the east end of Nampa airport, Nampa, Idaho.
What is God doing to fulfill His purpose in the world today? What are the challenges and strategies for finishing the task? SIX SESSIONS: God's Global Purpose,The Biblical Mandate, What is God doing today? Strategies for reaching the unreached. The remaining task. Six ways to reach God's world. No admission fee. Lunch served for $3.00. Open to men, women, teens, church mission teams, HS youth, young adults. Donations will go to Gospel For Asia and Asia Harvest to help support indigenous missions working among over 3000 people groups and Bibles for China's underground churches. For more information or RSVP email worldmissionsawareness@gmail.com or call 208-461-2307.

Thursday September 26: 7:00 PM
Creation Seminar featuring Mike Riddle
Heritage Bible Church 7071 W.Emerald, Boise, Idaho
Contact Brent Carter 208-375-9592
From 1-84, take the Franklin Exit, turn right on W. Franklin, left on N. Cole, right on W. Emerald, watch for church sign ground level on right. A free will offering will be taken. Please bring a snack to share at our fellowship time following the seminar.

This thought-provoking Seminar will provide the Christian with Biblical Creation Tools for evangelism. The course consists of learning how to break down strongholds (2Cor 10:5) using questioning techniques, presuppositional apologetics, and recognizing logical fallacies used in discussions and how to respond to them. The Seminar length is 1.25 days (Friday 6:00 to 9:00pm; Saturday 8:30 am to 5:30pm) with extensive syllabus and lunch provided; cost is $65.00 per person. Instructor is Mike Riddle, President of Creation Training Initiative. Mike was a Marine Captain, and his goal has always been to apply the Marines' famous motto semper fi ("always faithful) to his ministry of traveling around America and overseas to proclaim the creation/gospel message.
www.creationtraining.org/training-courses/advanced-creation-apologetics/
Contact Brent Carter 208-375-9592 or Kathy Harris 208-642-9207
Check for upcoming details & information: www.figionline.com

7:00AM-8:30AM - Christian Running GroupEvent Description: Christian running group meets every Sat at 5:30pm and Sunday at 7:00 am for prayer and running. It's free just bring your running shoes! Showers are avaiable at the location so you can run with other believers and still make it to church.
Event Location: APEX 7149 W. Emerald Boise
Contact Name: APEX Fitness
Contact Phone: 208-949-3306
Contact Email: Mike@BoiseApex.com
Website: http://www.BoiseApex.com

5:30PM - 9:00PM - Celebrate Recovery
Description: A great place for fellowship. A safe place to share. An atmosphere to gain freedom from hurts, habits and hang-ups.
Join us every Sunday evening for a meal & fellowship at 5:30, worship & a lesson at 6:30, and small groups at 7:30.
Location: Capital Christian Center
Contact:
Mark Thornton
208-888-1060ccccelebrate@gmail.comhttp://www.capitalchristian.com/Ministries/CelebrateRecovery.aspx

7:00PM-8:15PM (beginning Monday January 14, 2008)
Event name: First Place Bible Study
Description: Orientation Meeting attendance required to begin a new 13-week session. First Place is a Christ-centered health program for men and women. Using a support system that incorporates Bible study, Scripture memorization, prayer and balanced eating and exercise plans. First Place provides the opportunity to change your life, not only physically but spiritually and emotionally. Location: Treasure Valley Worship Center. Contact: Melinda Ritacco at 208-870-7613 or via E-mail at:momtacco@msn.com

Fast and Pray First Tuesday
Description: Please join me on the first Tuesday of every month for "Fast and Pray First Tuesday" as we pray for our Country, our families, our Pastors, seeking God to continue His blessing on this Country.
Contact:
Carol Andrews
208-941-4236carol@agtidaho.com

11:30-1:30pm (first-Tuesday-of-the-month)Christian Women's ClubChristian Women's Club (affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries) has a luncheon and program every first-Tuesday-of-the-month at Meadow Lake Village, 4037 E. Clocktower Lane (off Franklin), in Meridian. A delicious luncheon is served at 11:30 a.m., followed by music, a special feature and speaker. Price $12.50. Reservations to Peggy (322-9002) or Carole (466-3202) by Thursday before the luncheon.

5:30 pm - Men's College Age Fellowship A Great group of college age guys that meet with the purpose of helping each other grow in Jesus through prayer, time in the Word together and accountability. "The Measure of a Man" by Gene Getz is our study guide. Leader: Reggie Etheridge Location: 1718 Euclid Ave. Phone: 321-7440

6:30 p.m.- I.M.P.A.C.C.T., Intercessory Moms Praying and Claiming Christ for Teens. Join us for prayer and discussion on teen concerns. Learn how to intercede to the Father on behalf of your teens. Come pray, learn how to pray, be supported, provide support, share concerns and experiences, expect confidentiality, love, and expect God!
ParkCenter Assembly of God Church at 270 East Pennsylvania, Boise
Phone 336-1925 for more information

6:30PM-8:30PM
Pure Warrior Recovery Groups.Helping men overcome struggles with all types of sexual addiction from a CHRIST-centered approach. For more information on how to join a group, call Jeff at (208) 860-6177.

7:00PM-8:15PM
Divorce Care
It's hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. It takes a long time and a lot of work to heal the pain that comes with the breakup of a marriage. DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and support group just for people who are separated or divorced.
Location: Nampa First Church of the Nazarene in the Family Life Center, 601 16th Avenue South, Nampa, Idaho
Web Site: http://www.nfcnaz.org/index.php?page=31 or phone: 466-3549.

7:00 PM - Identity 19
Identity1:9 are a relationship building group consisting of servant minded people ages 19-29. Our foundational scripture is 2 Timothy 1:9. It is our objective as a group to help you find and fulfill your PURPOSE by plugging you into the ministry God has called you to. We empower you for life long success through the building of strong relationships, in an atmosphere free of judgments. Where? Valley Church, 2900 life way, Caldwell, ID 83605. Please contact Pastor Travis with any questions tturner@identityonenine.com
Please visit our website and listen to one of our many podcasts at www.identityonenine.com

7:00 pm
Overcomers Outreach Support Group Overcomers Outreach is a Christ-centered support group that provides a two-way bridge between traditional 12-Step groups and people within churches of all denominations. Rules of anonymity provide a safe place for Christians (and those searching for a Higher Power) to share and find recovery through Christ. Overcomers Outreach is open to anyone with a chemical addiction and/or compulsive behavior, and their affected family members if an outside 12-step program is available to provide additional help with that problem (limited to adults age 16 and over). O.O. is not a Christian AA Meeting, nor is it a substitute for a church bible study or worship service. Sorry, childcare is NOT available.
Location: Caldwell First Baptist Church
City & State: Caldwell, Idaho
Contact person: Church Office For Info
Primary phone: (208)459-4614
Email address: caldwellfbc@juno.com

7:00PM - The Connection Youth Group
The Connection is a great place to hang out and meet new friends. The Connection is very active and events focused with such adventures as road trips, missions, overnighters, games and much more. We are committed to have a blast while living the life that God has called us to live. Where? Valley Church, 2900 Life Way, Caldwell, Id 83605
Please contact Pastor Travis via e-mail with any questions at tturner@identityonenine.com and please visit our website www.valleychurchidaho.com

7:00PM-8:30PM - Tools for Recovery (beginning October 24, 2007)
Location: Christian Life Fellowship 366 SE 5th St Ontario, Ore. 97914
Phone: 541 889 7264
Cost: none; donations welcomed
Childcare: Programs available during this time
Description: Faith-based recovery group for those recovering from loss, divorce, and addictions. Our desire is for you to grown into daily dependence on Jesus and His living Words of hope and truth as you discover and get to the roots of the problems in your life.
Location: Christian Life Fellowship
Contact: Gary Daily at 208 405 5992
E-mail: gmml1047@aol.com
Web site: http://www.clfontario.org

6:00 PM-9:00 pm
Healing Rooms of Boise Prayer offered for any reason according to arrival.
No appointment necessary, no charge
1177 N. Roosevelt
Boise Valley Christian Communion Church
(downstairs, south entrance)
(DO NOT CALL THE CHURCH FOR INFORMATION)
For more information, Recording: 365-3702 (Emmett)
or for more detailed information; 365-5555 and click here to view the Healing Rooms international web site.

6:30PM-8:30PM
Pure Warrior Recovery Groups.Helping men overcome struggles with all types of sexual addiction from a CHRIST-centered approach. For more information on how to join a group, call Jeff at (208) 860-6177.

7:00PM - Christian Fiction Writers Group (meets last Thursday of the month)
For those interested in pursuing a writing career, author Angela Meuser is starting a local chapter of the national association. The meetings will be held on the last Thursday of every month at 7:00. They will meet at the Moxie Java on Overland just west of Five Mile. For any questions, contact Angela at 327-7679. Information on ACFW can be found at www.acfw.com

7:00PM-9:00PM - Music Nights At North Star Books (4th Fri. of ea. month)North Star Books is having music the 4th Friday of every Month from 7pm-9pm. We welcome the band "Beloved" on February 27th. Watch the web site www.northstarbooks.org for upcoming music nights.

Meridian, ID. 83646
This is a Christ-centered 12-step program. We offer safe fellowship for men and women. Child care is available. For more information I can be reached at jryan@vlccidao.org or 860-6552

8:00PM-9:30PM - Live Music every Friday night
Red Letter Books & Cafe
Located at 1 Auto Drive in the Boise Auto Mall area near Calvary Chapel
For more information, call (208) 376-6917 and click here to
vist the Red Letter Books & Cafe web site.

SATURDAY

Join Boise Christian Center members for a prayer walk! On the last Saturday of the month the group meets in a different part of Ada County to walk and pray for an hour. For more information and current meeting locations, contact Pastor Floyd Seamans at 336-3019.

8:00-9:15 AM - Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coaches HuddleWho: Coaches of the Treasure Valley
When: The 1st Saturday of each month. 8-9:15am
Where: Genesis Fitness in Nampa, 111 PFE Dr, Just west of the Triple A Auto Sales (Looks like a red barn) on the north side of Nampa-Caldwell Blvd between Fred Meyer and the Chevron. (West of Fred Meyer) - ph # - 461-2233
Purpose: To give coaches of the Treasure Valley an opportunity to interact with other coaches; to explore the issues unique to sports and the coaching profession, while looking at what role faith plays and how to successfully integrate that faith in coaching. We gather together in pursuit of the joy of coaching for the glory of God.
For more information, contact Ken Lewis
Treasure Valley Director, FCA
(208) 697-1051
Compete for Christ - Sign the Creed - www.fca.org

11:30 AM - Road Riders for JESUSThe Road Riders for Jesus Nampa, ID Chapter now meets the third Saturday each month at 11:30 AM for lunch followed by our meeting. The location of the meeting is Round Table Pizza at 2310 12th Ave South in Nampa, ID. All people and all types of motorcycles are welcome. Contact Monroe at 208-880-6767 for more information or visit the national web site atwww.roadridersforjesus.org

1:30PM - 2:30PM - His Steps Christian 12 step meeting
Bringing the message that jesus is the only way for true recovery. Location: 104 so Kimball, Caldwell. All twelve steps club of Caldwell, Inc. For more info., contact Richard Dennis at (208) 459-3836 or dreamroofsofidaho@yahoo.com

5:30PM - Christian Running GroupEvent Description: Christian running group meets every Sat at 5:30pm and Sunday at 7:00 am for prayer and running. It's free just bring your running shoes! Showers are avaiable at the location so you can run with other believers and still make it to church.
Event Location: APEX 7149 W. Emerald Boise
Contact Name: APEX Fitness
Contact Phone: 208-949-3306
Contact Email: Mike@BoiseApex.com
Website: http://www.BoiseApex.com

Every fifth Saturday night: 6:00PM-8:00PM
Event name: Community Singspiration
Description: Every fifth Saturday night, there is an interdenominational Singspiration at the 7th Day CHURCH OF GOD in Caldwell. Everyone is wants to participate in a musical special (Christian music only) are welcome to participate. Potluck food is served afterward.
Location: 1325 Denver St., Caldwell, ID 83605
Contact:
Pastor Paul Woods
208-459-9755E-Mail:sd.churchofgod@juno.com